Albus Dumbledore sat behind his desk deep in thought. How could have things gone this bad? Dumbledore looked up at the small trinkets laying broken on the shelve. The blood wards on 4 Privet Drive failed. There was only one trinket still intact, the only thing that still gave Dumbledore hope. Harry Potter was still alive, but he had no idea where he was.

When Dumbledore arrived in Little Whinging, after the little instruments in his office exploded, he could see thick columns of smoke rise into the sky. His heart filled with dread, his mind already knew where it came from, but his heart hoped it was just all a bad dream, from which he would wake up any moment now. He hurried towards the fire, hoping he could stop it from becoming worse. As he arrived, he saw that the muggles had already stopped most of the fire and the house lay there in ruins black and charred. With wide eyes, he saw how a few firefighters dragged out three charred remains of what looked like a human out of the house. He knew that Harry was still alive, but he didn't know if he was still in the house badly burned or if his magic had protected him. Dumbledore cast a silent Homenum Revelio, checking if there was still anyone in the house, but nothing came up. On one side Dumbledore was relieved that Harry was not in there, on the other side he had no idea where he could be right now. Casting a point me spell towards Harry left the wand spinning in circles.

Suddenly he heard a loud groan coming from one of the Dursleys; it seemed like it came from the smallest one, he presumed it was Dudley Dursley. Dumbledore raced towards him casting a Disillusionment charm over himself to not alert the muggles and cast a diagnostic charm at the boy. It seems that all the blackness was just soot and not burned flesh as he assumed. With a sigh of relief he pocketed his wand, the boy would live, he would alert St. Mungo's as soon as possible so the could heal the boy properly. Silently he cast Legilimens at Dudley wanting to find out what happened.

While it seemed that he was in his room when the explosion happened, which was the only reason he survived. Dumbledore did find out how Harry was treated in this house, he saw all the beatings Harry received and the belt whips. Dumbledore was furious, but mostly with himself, why didn't he check on him. Deep inside he knew why, every time he wanted to check on Harry something other came up. Sometimes it was with the School other times with the ICW or the Wizengamot. He always thought Harry could wait a little while, he never imagined that family could do things like that towards each other. He knew that Vernon would be cold towards Harry but he never expected it from Petunia, after all, he was the only remains of her only sister.

With a sorrowful heart, he apparated back to Hogwarts.

Six years later Dumbledore, Minerva and Hagrid sat around the headmaster's desk, all intently watching the Hogwarts quill scribbling the addresses of the upcoming Hogwarts student. Minerva McGonagall sent a glare towards the Headmaster.

"I swear Albus of we don't find him with this, I will hang you up onto the ceiling on your balls!"

Albus gulped, he didn't know if she would do that but he knew whatever his old friend planned would certainly hurt. After he came back from the ruins in Privet Drive he contacted St. Mungo's to help Dudley, the boy was only five there was no reason to punish him for his parent's deeds, after all, he mostly ignored Harry.

After he informed Minerva what happened, he got for the first time to feel the full wrath of the old Scotts woman. For hours she yelled at him, he just let her, he knew she was right. She did tell him that they were the worst sort of muggles, but he didn't listen.

"I know, Minerva. Believe me, it will work the quill never failed before." Dumbledore said. Minerva just narrowed her eyes.

"Oh, the poor boy. I hope he is alright" Hagrid said dabbing his eyes with an overly large handkerchief. Minerva patted the half-giant on the back.

"Don't worry, everything will be alright."

They waited a few more minutes until the quill got past Sally-Ann Perkins.

Mr H. Potter

Treasure cave

Aurumalis Island

Atlantic Ocean

"Oh dear! Albus, we have to get there fast!" Minerva exclaimed loudly, a frightened expression on her face. Dumbledores face darkened, this was not good no this was really really bad. Aurumalis Island or the old name Aurum Island, which translated from Latin literally meant Gold Island. The Island was in the hands of goblins hundreds of years ago, until it was overrun by Quintapeds from the nearby Island of Dread. It was made unplottable after the goblins weren't able to get it back from the class xxxxx magical creatures.

"Headmaster we have to get him out of there!" Hagrid shouted standing up ready to run ahead.

"Hagrid, Minerva please calm down. You are right we have to get him out of there as fast as possible. However, only the goblins know how to get to the Island. I believe we should pack up somethings and meet up at Gringotts in an hour. Please pack for at least a couple of days. Minerva, please inform Filius and Pomona of our departure, and please tell Pomona if she could possibly take over the Muggleborn introductions for a few days."

Minerva and Hagrid nodded and left the office.

'Oh Harry, what mess have you got yourself into.'

An hour later the three Hogwarts teacher stood in front of the huge marble building called Gringotts.

"Do you have everything?" Dumbledore asked his companions.

Minerva and Hagrid nodded. Dumbledore sighed and began climbing up the stairs in front of the building towards the huge doors. He knew this would be no pleasant meeting, but he had to help Harry get out of there he just hoped that the boy was ok.

The trio stopped in front of a teller and waited patiently for him to finish counting the pile of Galleons on the desk. When the teller finished he turned to them.

"Yes, how can I help you?" said the goblin in an almost unusual friendly manner. The goblins knew Dumbledore, they didn't like him or any other wizards for that matter, but they at least respected him a little bit for his accomplishments. However, that little bit of respect quickly diminished as soon as Dumbledore answered him.

"If it is possible we would like to know the location of Aurumalis Island?" Dumbledore asked.

The goblin's eyes widened and a sneer formed on his face.

"How dare you wizard! What gave you the stupid idea that we would tell you the secret location of our holy island. Even you Dumbledore have no authority to request it. Now get out of my sight!"

Dumbledore frowned, he hadn't expected such a violent reaction. The goblin was about to get the guards when Dumbledore handed him a letter. The sneer deepened on the goblins face.

"A letter still won't change the fact, get out!"

"I'm sorry Mister Sharphook, please look at the letter it is a Hogwarts acceptance letter," Dumbledore said after looking at the nameplate of the Goblin.

The goblin looked baffled for a moment.

"What? Why would you give me a Hogwarts letter we goblins never would go to your school? Now take it and leave!" Sharphook said the sneer returned full force.

"Please Sharphook, the letter is not meant for you but look at the address."

The goblin visibly struggled not knowing if to follow his curiosity or call for the guards. The decision was taken from him when he saw the guards already approaching after they heard the commotion. Sneaking a short glance at the letter his eyes almost popped out of their sockets. He just sat there not believing what he saw, while the trio was pressured by the guards to leave.

"Stop!" Sharphooke called out to the guards.

"Let them be. You!" Sharphook looked at the Hogwarts professors. "Follow me."

Minerva, Hagrid and Dumbledore let out a sigh of relief. They quickly followed the Goblin through the halls. After a few minutes, they arrived in front of a set of golden Doors.

"Wait here," Sharphook said and knocked at the door. After he was called in Minerva turned to Dumbledore.

"Do you think we will be able to help Harry?"

"My dear our only hope at this time is to get the goblins to take us to the Island."

"But Headmaster, aren't there hundreds of quintapeds there? What if they have Harry" asked Hagrid clearly worried about the boy.

"Don't worry Rubius as far as my instruments show Harry is still alive an well, but that could change anytime that's why this is our best chance. I have no doubt that we could find the Island alone, but it could take weeks until we find this treasure cave. I suspect the goblins know of it and they would be able to get us there faster and hopefully in time."

Before they could discuss thing further they heard a loud voice coming from the room.

"WHAT! GET THEM IN HERE NOW!"

The doors opened and a goblin guard looked at them

"Director Ragnok wants to see you now."

The Trio gulped, not expecting to meet the Director of Gringotts. There are only a handful of wizards that ever met him, mostly it was the Head of the DMLE or the Minister. Not even Dumbledore met him before as Chief Warlock he only oversaw the Wizengamots meetings and the ICW had a special person to interact with the goblins. He could have, of course, get a meeting, but he never had reason to. Now that he had stepped back as Head of the ICW after he realised that he had not enough time for all the jobs he had even less reason to.

After they stepped through the door, they saw a regal looking goblin sitting behind an enormous desk. The goblin was slowly stroking his goaty and looked intently at the Hogwarts letter.

"Ahh, Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall and Rubius Hagrid please take a seat."

After they sat down he looked at them with a grim expression.

"Greeting Director Ragnok, I hoped that we would have met on a more joyous occasion, but alas as you can see we are in a dire situation," Albus said nodding at the letter

"Most dire indeed Mr Dumbledore. Sharphook thank you for bringing them to me you can leave, but please send Gornuk to me" Ragnok said and Sharphook left.

"Now as Mr Potter is one of our most valued customers we have to get him out there fast. However, there are a few problems."

Dumbledore nodded.

"You see the Island is heavily warded to stop the quintapeds to follow us to the main Island. No form of transportation could get us there quickly."

Dumbledores shoulders sagged, he had hoped they would be able to get there fast.

"Director, is there any possibility that we could get there in a reasonable time?" Minerva asked.

"There is one possibility, it would us even get to the mineshaft which leads to the treasure room. That way we could also avoid most quintapeds."

Before they could say anything Ragnok continued.

"However, we don't know if it still operates."

"Director Ragnok, if I may ask, what kind of transportation are you talking about?" Dumbledore asked curiously.

Ragnok looked at the three thinking what would be the best action to take. After a few minutes, he decided it would be worth a try.

"You know that gold is highly magic resistant. We needed a way to transport the gold from the Island to here. That's why we dug out a tunnel from under Gringotts all the way to the Island. Then we installed a cart like the ones you drive to your vault although much bigger. However, since it was about 400 years that the tunnel was last opened, we don't know if there are any cave in."

Minerva was shocked that the goblins managed to dig out a tunnel of that distance. Dumbledore already speculated that there was something like that used by the goblins. Hagrid just looked sickly green he never liked those damn carts. After a few moments, Dumbledore looked up.

"Director I want to formally request your help as Lord Dumbledore and Proxy for Lord Potter. I want you to cover all your expenses from the Dumbledore vault. It is the least I can do after I didn't take my role as magical guardian of Mr Potter more seriously."

"Alright Lord Dumbledore I accept those terms."

Just then a knock came from the door, and a goblin came in.

"You requested my presence Director?" asked Gornuk.

"Gornuk! Get 5 of our best warriors and come down to the Aurum station." Ragnok commanded.

Gornuk eyes widened, but nonetheless nodded and got out again.

"Let's go my friends let's get Mr Potter home," Ragnok said with a huge grin and took off the battle axe from behind the wall. The three Hogwarts teacher looked at each other, grinned and followed the goblin.

It took them 10 minutes with the normal Gringotts cart until they reached the station. When they arrived there were already 5 other goblins and Gornuk waiting for them.

"Listen up!" Ragnok spoke.

"Today we will drive to Aurumalis Island. Apparently, the last known location of Lord Potter is in the treasure room. How he got there, we don't know. What we know is that the Island is overrun by quintapeds so prepare for a bloody battle. We have to get Lord Potter to safety or we will lose one of our most valued vaults to the Ministry. So the mission is to get in fast get Lord Potter and get out fast, is that understood!"

"Yes, Sir!" The five goblins shouted

"Open the doors!"

The gate towards the tunnel opened and there stood a cart almost 10 times the size of the normal carts. It sat on rails which ended in nothing but darkness. After they boarded the cart, Ragnok spoke again.

"Gornuk, we don't know if there were any cave in so drive carefully."

"Yes, Sir!"

"Then let's go!"

Suddenly the cart shot forward at a neck-breaking speed and the only thing you could hear were the screams of Minerva McGonagall

"DIDN'T HE SAY CAREFULLY!"

AN: Hey I hope you liked the story it is my first one and I'm in need of a beta reader. If you see any errors please send me a PM so I can fix them. I'm not a native speaker, so be patient with me.

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